No. 12 Auburn gymnastics opened its 2015 season Friday night with a 194.150-193.750 victory over North Carolina in Chapel Hill.
The Tigers (1-0) trailed at the halfway point of the meet, but rallied to defeat the Tar Heels in the second rotation on the beam and floor.
Senior Megan Walker was a strong early performer on the bars, notching a 9.8 score in the first rotation.
Auburn finished the night with a 48.650 on the beam to secure the season-opening victory.
Head coach Jeff Graba's team will return to the Auburn Arena Jan. 16 to take on No. 1 Florida. The Gators are two-time defending national champions.
The meet will be televised by the SEC Network.
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